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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,118, 93,191.58 and 20,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,118, 93,191.58 and 20,565 is: 30,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,118 : 93,191.58 = 20,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,118/93,191.58 = 20,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,118x = 93,191.58 × 20,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,118x = 1,916,484,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,484,842.70/62,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,852.33

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